Need advice on this Lipsey's/Tyler exclusive single six

[bornintheussr]

Hey guys,

I came across this single six for $700 NIB. Just wanted to get general opinion if it's fair price or em I getting ripped off
They made 100 units of engraved version ser # 1-100 and 150 units of this plain Jane serial # 101-250 in 2018
Features CCH Tyler hammer and trigger, hand fitted grips and fixed sight.
What you think?

 

[bornintheussr]

this is engraved version but obviously I cant afford it

Ruger Single-Six RSSE Engraved .22LR Revolver

Ruger Single-Six RSSE Engraved .22LR Revolver This is an TGW Exclusive Engraved Ruger Single-Six Model RSSE .22LR. This revolver is honoring the 65th year of the 1954 original Ruger Single-Six engraved RSSE. Our Ruger is hand engraved by Rocky Sharp and features handmade walnut grips by SK...

www.tylergunworks.com

 

[hittman]

For me, and only MY preference, there's way too many Old Models available for me to spend $700 on a new model.

Typically guns designed as limited edition, commemorative, special edition, anniversary models, etc. need to remain mint, unfired to retain a value.

But, some folks have these as their main focus too so ….. diversity is what can make the hobby fun,

 

[contender]

Obviously the engraved version will command a premium. It mimics the original OM RSSE models.

As for the price of the "plain" one,, I'd say it's probably about right. Not too much and not too cheap.

 

[needsmostuff]

Are the grips supposed to be the black eagle?

 

[G2]

I think the price is fair for both,,, IF you're looking for a single cylinder gun that has had some nice work done to it.

EXTRAS;
The CC trigger/hammer, IMO; is better than Stainless. +$75 / finish
The grips are way better than the Plastic that similar models were shipped with. +$50 wood / fitting, they look nice.
High Polish Blue, nice +$75-100
Unusual SN#… w/ a story, that kinda doesn't make sense.
The fact all the work is done, +$???

That same gun in Convertible 22/22M (Model 00629) sells for ~$550. Sell the Magnum Cylinder -$75,,, Net $475.

Bottom Line———— Your not going to buy the standard gun and do that much work/parts & finish for any less.

It's a nice gun and the value is there. You need to ask yourself is the +~$200 worth it to you.

 

[wproct]

Personally, I would be very tempted.

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

IMHO it is worth it. Normally they run about $100.00 - $200.00 more.
I also believe that the engraved version is worth the cost.
Terry

 

[Pál_K]

If the hammer and trigger are great, maybe it's worth it at today's prices.

In July 2010, hard to believe almost 14 years ago, I bought this 60th Anniversary Single Six (.22LR/.22 mag) for $499, new in box (Oregon, so no tax).

It's no different than any other Single Six other than a "1949-2009" emblem on it.

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

Well..........In some form of skewed translation, Yes, I think it approximates value. I would have pursued the 128 SN gun IF I'd known or been advised, as I own SN 28 in the Tyler RSSE. But that adds an angle a bit different than your focus on just the plain gun. The enhancements make your $700 acceptable.

 

[NH Rugerman]

I found one locally back in October of last year for $400.00. It was a consignment gun at a local gun shop and evidently, no one bothered to do their homework on the original value as it is basically ANIB. It, too, has the silver eagle "R" medallions with unfinished walnut panels as the OP's picture shows above.

(My educated guess is Ruger only made two hundred sets of the black eagles grip panels, perhaps as that was the original number to be engraved - guns 201-250 seem to have the silver eagle medallions)